Ensign Autorange 820
The Auto-Range 820, a masterpiece medium format camera manufactured by the prestigious British company, Houghton. It features the renowned Ross Xpres 105mm f3.8 lens and was produced around 1955. The Auto-Range 820 is a luxury medium format folding camera that was manufactured towards the end of the spring camera era, alongside other models such as the Bessa II and Super Ikonta.
The camera uses 120 film. It has a built-in flap-type 6x6 mask, allowing for 8 shots in 6x9 format and 12 shots in 6x6 format. It also features a double exposure prevention mechanism.
With its intricate construction and superior APO lens performance, it is a popular choice among classic camera enthusiasts. When focusing, the front cover and lens board move back and forth, providing more stable focusing compared to other models where only the front element rotates.
Produced in relatively small quantities and is somewhat rare.
There are some light scratches on the bottom and minor signs of use elsewhere, but there are no noticeable dents or significant damage, overall the appearance is quite clean.
Fully serviced in 2024, including cleaning of the lens and viewfinder, as well as adjustments to the rangefinder and focusing.
All functions operate smoothly. The viewfinder is clear, although, as is typical with the Auto Range 820, the contrast of the double image appears somewhat low.
There are very light cleaning marks on the surface of the rear element, but these are unlikely to affect image quality. The glass is otherwise clear and unblemished.
An original leather case is coming with.
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Lens:
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Ross Xpres 105mm f3.8
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Accessories:
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case.
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Condition:
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93% B
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Maintenance:
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Serviced
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Warranty:
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6 months warranty
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The Auto-Range 820, a masterpiece medium format camera manufactured by the prestigious British company, Houghton. It features the renowned Ross Xpres 105mm f3.8 lens and was produced around 1955. The Auto-Range 820 is a luxury medium format folding camera that was manufactured towards the end of the spring camera era, alongside other models such as the Bessa II and Super Ikonta.
The camera uses 120 film. It has a built-in flap-type 6x6 mask, allowing for 8 shots in 6x9 format and 12 shots in 6x6 format. It also features a double exposure prevention mechanism.
With its intricate construction and superior APO lens performance, it is a popular choice among classic camera enthusiasts. When focusing, the front cover and lens board move back and forth, providing more stable focusing compared to other models where only the front element rotates.
Produced in relatively small quantities and is somewhat rare.
There are some light scratches on the bottom and minor signs of use elsewhere, but there are no noticeable dents or significant damage, overall the appearance is quite clean.
Fully serviced in 2024, including cleaning of the lens and viewfinder, as well as adjustments to the rangefinder and focusing.
All functions operate smoothly. The viewfinder is clear, although, as is typical with the Auto Range 820, the contrast of the double image appears somewhat low.
There are very light cleaning marks on the surface of the rear element, but these are unlikely to affect image quality. The glass is otherwise clear and unblemished.
An original leather case is coming with.
- Lens:
- Ross Xpres 105mm f3.8
- Accessories:
- case.
- Condition:
- 93% B
- Maintenance:
- Serviced
- Warranty:
- 6 months warranty
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wish list Added
Rarity
★ | Current model or easy to find. |
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★★ | Can be found with some efforts. |
★★★ | Not easy to find. Once 1~2 months. |
★★★★ | Rare item. Once a year(it depends on shops). |
★★★★★ | Super Rare. Once 5~10 years or more (it depends on shops). |
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